Thursday, 2 May 2013

A Beauty Swap | Bloated with Bite, Buxom and more

I am not new to beauty swapping. Multiple times I am spoilt with overjoyed, but also, sometimes I'm underwhelmed. I tend not to expect too much from my swap partner; if they put in time and effort and money to sent it out, I'm grateful. (I have had at least 3 unpleasant experience with not receiving my part in the swap...)

When Traci contacted me on instagram, which, by the way, is an amazing platform really, I intended to custom-purchase for her only. We have been followers and likers of each other for a while but I am not sure if our relationship can proceed to swap partners. :P Anyway, I'm glad I took the step and arranged this swap with her. Because, if anything, I'm definitely in swappers-guilt-heaven; she sent way more than I expected, and made what I sent her seemed nothing!

Bite and Buxom (and Hourglass)

I requested several particular things from Sephora, namely from Bite and Buxom. Bite Beauty is a new brand to me. I have only heard it from Kate (Drivel about Frivol), where she swatched and featured several. Their lip product range is awesome and I do not know where to start. I am so glad Traci can hunt down the big palette with 3 treatment and 9 colour for me. That is some great thing to play with and try out! Buxom made some value sets on Sephora where one can get several products bundled at a discount. I want the lipgloss and lipstick so I went ahead and ask for some; and I got more! I have been wearing the Dani Lip Polish and Sydney Lip Stick non-stop. They feel amazingly minty and fresh on, and smell deliciously milk/caramel candy-like. Finally, there's the Hourglass liquid lipstick in a rosy bridal pink. It adds so much elegance to the face, really beautiful. Not too sure about how to describe the texture yet, I'll come back to talk about it when time comes.

Bite Beauty High Pigment Pencil - Tart

Bite Beauty Lush Lip Tint - Watermelon

Bite Beauty Luminous Lip Library

Buxom Big and Healthy Lip Polish - Dani

Buxom Big and Healthy Lip Stick - Sydney

Buxom Amplified Lash Mascara with expandable brush - Loud Black

Buxom Insider Eyeliner - Onyx

Buxom Stay-There Eyeshadow - Pug

Hourglass Opague Rouge - Rose

The Best Argan Oil?

I have heard many times the big beautiful name of Josie Maran on youtube, or blogs. Never tried them before though. I have tested out the Cleansing Oil once, it smells a little like cough medicine (?), but the effect on the skin is good. The Wipes I have used two or three pieces, so far, so good. The best out of the bunch must be the Lip Treatment. I use this green apple little pot overnight, and my lips are really better feeling and looking the day after!

Josie Maran 100% Pure Argan Oil

Josie Maran Argan Cleansing Oil

Josie Maran Bear Naked Wipes (Travel Size)

Josie Maran Argan Lip Treatment

More Make Up (and some Skin Care)

Most of these I have only briefly tried. One definite favourite which I used and loved is the Estee Lauder ANR. Another new favourite is the Cargo Blush. I will leave you with the names and pictures of the rest. Comment below if you want to read more or see more of any particular items!

This is such surprise I didn't know that you where going to name me on you blog that is really nice of you, I am so happy that you are enjoying your things. Like I told u before if you need anything u know me I am here for anything xoxo :)